Sunday, September 12, 2010

N.Y.C. Ultra Moist Lipstick Review

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend! It's been a pretty busy one for me, but thankfully I now have a chance to squeeze in some quality blogging time. ;)

I just want to share with you these N.Y.C. Ultra Moist Lipsticks we bought. We were buying beauty and bathroom supplies at Walmart when my Mom saw these lipsticks that were on sale... I think we bought them for $1.29 each. Great price, huh? :)

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We bought 3 colors - Petal (314), Blossom (316), and Retro Red (308). Petal is my sister's, Blossom is my Mom's, and Retro Red is mine. :)

They kindly let me use theirs to swatch:

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(from top to bottom): Retro Red, Blossom, and Petal

Ultra Moist LipWear

Kissable shine with Vitamin E conditioning.

Make your lips stand out with New York Color Ultra Moist LipWear. A moisturizing lipstick in the trendiest high-shine colors that nourish and soothe your lips.

*from http://www.newyorkcolor.com/*

What I love about it:

- the colors are all beautiful

- it glides on smoothly

- it's long-lasting

-it doesn't dry out my lips (it really does soothe and moisturize)

- the price is amazing, very affordable :)

- it's a great "starter" lipstick

I've just recently started wearing really bold colored lipsticks. I used to be a lipgloss kinda girl... actually, I still am, but now I also looooove to wear lipstick. I am especially drawn to red lipsticks, there's just something about it that I love. Now that I've had enough practice with my N.Y.C. lipstick, I think I'm ready to try something from MAC. :D

Things I don't love?

- Just one: You just have to be careful when opening it. I'm not sure why, maybe it's the way it's packaged, but you have to open it straight up, not sideways. If you open it sideways, you'll risk the chance of hitting the stick and putting a dent on it, or worse, completely break it. Thankfully that didn't happen to me, I just put a tiny dent on mine. Haha. I don't know if I am explaining it properly, I hope I made sense. ;)

Despite that, I am definitely planning to buy more of this. I love it. I want to try other colors.

Speaking of other colors, here are the rest to choose from:

Cafe (301)

Mocha (304)

Ruby (305)

Sheer Red (309)

Chiffon (312)

Violet Shine (319)

Mahogany (320)


Have you tried this lipstick before? What color(s) do you think I should try next?

Have a wonderful week, my loves! :D

58 comments:

  1. I've never NYC's lipsticks - I'm gonna have to take a look next time :) I think you should try Cafe next - it looks like it would be a nice neutral everyday color (always a good option to have) ♥

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  2. Ive looked at these lipsticks a lot but never bought any because I was scared they would be too cheap and not have enough pigmentation. Thanks for this post. Its encouraged me to try some of these lipsticks out.

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  3. The colors look fun and vibrant. Wow prices are amazing too. I have never tried N.Y.C. brand before but this looks really tempting. Thank you for the review :)

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  4. when we had a halloween party i needed red lipstick and nyc was the cheapest so i used it. it was really good! it went on smoothly and it stayed for a while. i love the mocha color!

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  5. Alexa P.-- oooh, that does sound good. thanks for the advice, alexa!

    FunnyFaceBeauty-- i hope you get to try some and i hope you love it too!

    Nelah-- you're welcome! :)

    Shelley Ann-- it really is amazing! the mocha color does look good too.

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  6. Great price and beautiful colors!

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  7. I love the red lipsticks! =)
    Great post!

    XOXO
    mycharmingvanity.blogspot.com

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  8. I've tried retro red and its pretty good but thats the only one i've tried. The other colors look pretty.

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  9. Great review, Mimi!:D Thanks for the swatches.:D

    I think you should get Ruby and Violet Shine next.:D

    Have a great week, Mimi!:D

    ***** Marie *****
    allthingsmarie.com

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  10. Katie-- yup, the price is really amazing!

    Charming Vanity-- thanks!

    Keirasluckycharm-- retro red is really good. :)

    Marie-- thanks! and those are good colors too, thanks for the recommendation! have a great week too!

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  11. I like the pink color, and what a deal! I really like your blog, I am now following it and looking forward to your updates.

    http://afashionaddictsconfession.blogspot.com

    -Brent

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  12. frigg!! you're blog updates are apparently not showing on my dashboard so I was wondering to myself "why is Mimi hasn't been updating her blog?" good thing I visited your site before I go to bed and I checked if I'm still following you (glad, I still am :D). It's just weird how yours is not showing up on my updates.

    anyway,

    wow! I am going to London Drugs tomorrow and I'll check out N.Y.C stuff there.. I got 2 nail polishes 3 weeks ago from N.Y.C for $1.29each

    I love the Petal shade :d I need to buy that! haha


    P.S
    I've seen the first ep of HellCats. I'm loving the show!

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  13. Brent-- hi! thank you so much for stopping by and following my blog! :)

    Em-- really??? that sucks, i wonder why. hope it goes back to normal. i am gonna go to your blog right after this. :) i love nyc nail polish too! and i still have to watch the first episode, i've been way too busy! ok, i'll visit your blog now. :)

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  14. Oh I don't know if they are available here but I'd like to try the Retro Red. Been thinking of buying a matte red from Avon so if I see an NYC then I'll definitely give Retro Red a try. Great buy Mimi!

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  15. I don't know if they are available here in Germany..But i totally fall in love with the Retro Red :) Great colors
    xoxo

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  16. Oh, these are lovely - the only lipstick I have ever really tried is a dark sort of red, as well as a brighter red! xxx

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  17. wooow those look very good :O I haven't tried them out but i have 2, well...firt i really like the red one and alsooo you should try...cafe? it's very beautiful Angelina Jolie kinda

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  18. I'm going to try NYC lipstick now before I just though they were cheap and would not last.

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  19. I've been eyeing them at the store, guess I will make a purchase now!

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  20. Ooh, these are gorg! I have never before worn lipstick, so I wouldn't even know where to start! I really love the texture of these though; very smooth and creamy! Great review, Mimi!! :)

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  21. I like the Petal and Blossom, and great tip about opening it. It does make sense and it's good you've let other people know so they don't end up losing a beautiful lipstick. :)

    awaywiththefairiesx.blogspot.com

    xo

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  22. The chiffon looks really pretty, great review doll ;)

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  23. Some great colours to choose from, I'd have a hard time deciding!

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  24. Dianne-- hey! i hope there are some available there. if you do buy a new lipstick, let us know how it works out for you!

    Curves ahead makeup-- thanks!

    Dy's Beauty-- retro red is a beautiful color! i hope they are available in germany!

    Ansa-- :D

    Athena.-- i want to try a darker red too!

    Alexa-- yeah, i think i am gonna try cafe too. :)

    Sia-- they are pretty awesome. :)

    BottledBeauty-- hope you like it too!

    Erika-- thank you! and yup, they are creamy and smooth. :)

    Jess-- thanks! it's good to know i've explained it well enough to understand. :)

    Taj-- thank you!

    3ate4-- haha, same here! but they are very affordable so i think it wouldn't be much of a problem if we get more than one. ;)

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  25. I haven't tried this before, but it looks heavenly and the colours are DIVINE!

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  26. no have not tried these but colors are fun. like the mocha and the chiffon!
    naina

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  27. At such a great price why not try it?! Super cool!

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  28. i like neutral tones and these are great colors. i actually just saw an ad for these NYC lipsticks in my magazine. great deal!

    http://ohtobeamuse.com

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  29. I have blossom and petal too. N.Y.C lipsticks are so amazing, and such a great price too 8D

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  30. Wow, what a steal! The red color is lovely! Thanks for the review and also, the tip on opening this packaging. I hate it when I accidentally dent my lipstick lol

    TheOwlsCloset.blogspot.com

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  31. I'm really trying to work up the nerve to wear red lipstick. It's so gorgeous and I love it on other people. I'm just usually not so bold...but I'm willing to give it a try this fall! xx, Kelly

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  32. Hi hun, I'm following you now can you follow me back

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  33. I love cheap lipstick, it allows you to change your look very inexpensively! I love red lips too, wearing them today, actually, we'll see how it goes! XX!

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  34. What a fantastic price! NYC is always affordable! I love that all three of you got one to try out! The petal and retro red look amazing! I've never been bold enough to wear red lipstick, but I may have to give this one a shot!

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  35. Hi! I am a new follower-loving your work!
    I love lipstick, I wear red a lot! Love your pics!
    xoxo
    Amie
    www.creditcrunchchic.blogspot.com

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  36. I wish we had NYC where I live :( All of the products I've seen look so great - and they're much cheaper than MAC, which would be kinda helpful :)

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  37. Thanks for this post! I really am wanting the CHIFFON color! Sooooo pretty and girly!

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  38. I haven't tried out that brand yet, but I like the cafe color. Looks perfect. :)

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  39. I really like those colour:)...I need to try that brand for sure:)
    Kisses,sweetie

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  40. I haven't tried it, but I think the Cafe looks great. Thanks for the tips on how to deal with the packaging, too.

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  41. Have you tried NYC's eye-pencil? I want a good black, not very expensive but jet black eye pencil and can't seem to find it! HELP!

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  42. I haven't tried their lipstick, but your review sounds pretty good. How is the flavor? Does it peel or run?

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  43. i love the colors! all of them:D

    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  44. I've tried the blossom one! works amazing! :D

    definitely want to try the Violet Shine <3

    http://vivalabreee.blogspot.com/

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  45. The ruby tone lipstick looks lush!
    Jaymie
    http://jaymieocallaghan.blogspot.com/

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  46. i;ve never tried this before but you're doing a great review!
    chiffon/violet next looks great

    xoxo

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  47. aww i'm such a lipstick lover! i'm OBSESSED with MAC though.....favourite colours are snob, plumful and st germain.

    raspberrykitsch.blogspot.com

    xx

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  48. ohh I've had those lipsticks before, where it breaks if you open it sideways :( I hate smudging the inside of a lipstick case too haha

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  49. I'm gunna have to try this, I guess i figured they weren't very good since they were so cheap so thanks for the review!

    XOXO

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  50. I love the retro red - going to make it my color for fall :) Such a deal!

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  51. hi everyone! thanks for your lovely comments. i hope you guys like the lipstick too if you are thinking of trying them out. have a great wednesday! :D

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  52. Thanks for doin' a review- I think I may pick up some Cafe! I'm pretty much a lipgloss girl too, but at that price, it makes experimenting more tempting:)

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  53. Emily-- yes, the price makes it perfect for experimenting! :D

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  54. Thanks for the review! I will check these out!

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  55. Peggy-- you're welcome! i hope they work well for you too!

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